Tue Jan 07 13:00:00 IST 2025: ## Hamilton Starts Landmark Year with Ferrari, Targeting Record-Breaking Eighth Title

**London, UK –** Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton begins his 40th birthday year and a new chapter in his career as a Ferrari driver. The move, officially confirmed on New Year’s Day, has generated significant buzz on social media, with millions of views on Hamilton’s announcement. He will race for the iconic Scuderia Ferrari team in the 2025 season, aiming for a record-breaking eighth world championship title.

The partnership, first announced last February, has created immense anticipation. Hamilton himself expressed his excitement on LinkedIn, stating his eagerness for the new challenge and urging others to embrace change. He’s already been seen embracing the Ferrari red, sporting a red snowsuit during his winter break.

Hamilton’s first official action with Ferrari will involve testing one of the team’s older cars at their Fiorano test track in Italy later this month. There’s also the possibility of him participating in Pirelli’s 2026 tyre tests. He will officially be unveiled alongside the rest of the 2025 grid at the F1 season launch event in London on February 18th, followed by the Ferrari car launch the next day in Italy. Pre-season testing in Bahrain begins on February 26th.

Despite turning 40, Hamilton joins a small group of drivers who’ve raced past this milestone in F1, aiming to emulate the feat of Nigel Mansell, who won a Grand Prix in his 40s. Ferrari finished the 2024 season strongly, suggesting Hamilton has a competitive car. However, his qualifying struggles in 2024 at Mercedes have raised questions about his current form, prompting analysis and speculation on whether he can return to his previous dominance.

Former teammate Nico Rosberg acknowledged Hamilton’s continued strong race pace, but expressed concern about his qualifying performance, stressing the importance of regaining his top form to meet Ferrari’s expectations. With a fresh start at Ferrari, Hamilton aims to prove he’s still a force to be reckoned with, seeking a triumphant end to his legendary career. The entire 2025 Formula 1 season will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, starting with the Australian Grand Prix on March 14-16.

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